Bass Performance Hall 4th and Calhoun Streets • Fort Worth • Texas 76102


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • There are several venue options under one roof. Well, make that “two roofs,” actually—Bass Performance Hall is only one part of a massive, beautiful performing arts complex. Nearly every area in the classically-designed buildings is available for rental, including the lobbies, green rooms, recital halls, and studio.
  • The McDavid Studio, just across the street, is truly Instagram-worthy, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing spectacular views of downtown, a state-of-the-art sound system, and kaleidoscope-style lighting. Or, opt for the Van Cliburn Recital Hall, an incredibly versatile space with soaring ceilings, incredible acoustics, and a neutral color scheme that allows your vision to shine.
  • Packages may be simple or elaborate. Rather than limit you to a preset group of services, Bass Hall’s pricing starts with your space rental only and lets you build from there. They offer just about anything you’d need—lighting, sound, bar service, etc.—and also provide tips on trusted local vendors.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $3,800–11,665/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Space reserved
    • Guest count
  • The rental fee includes:

    • Assorted tables and chairs
    • Venue staff and bar manager
    • Liability insurance and security
    • Setup and teardown
Additional Info
  • The Founders Theater has very limited availability and hourly rates and fees are associated with this rental. Amenities included in other rentals are not included with The Founders Theater. 

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Bass Performance Hall, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Renting a space at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth includes assorted tables and chairs, venue staff and a bar manager, liability insurance and security, and setup and teardown. The rental itself runs $3,800–$11,665. From there, you can add lighting, sound and bar service. Catering comes from the hall's preferred list, and the bar is run in-house.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Bass Performance Hall, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, you can keep your whole day within the Bass Performance Hall complex. For ceremonies, the Van Cliburn Recital Hall and McDavid Studio each hold up to 275 guests, the Mezzanine Lobby holds 180 and the Grand Lobby holds 175. For a seated reception, McDavid Studio holds 275, the Van Cliburn Recital Hall 200, and the Grand Lobby and Mezzanine Lobby 100 each. McDavid Studio sits across the street from the main hall, so mixing spaces may mean a short walk.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Bass Performance Hall, and is there a minimum?

At Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, the space rental runs $3,800–$11,665 per event, depending on the day of the week, the space you reserve and your guest count. That covers tables and chairs, venue staff and a bar manager, liability insurance, security, and setup and teardown. Catering, bar service, lighting and sound are added on top, so your final number will depend on your menu and production choices.

What makes Bass Performance Hall different from the other venues near it?

Bass Performance Hall lets you get married inside a landmark performing arts center in downtown Fort Worth, with nearly every space in the complex available to rent. You can choose the Grand Lobby, with marble floors, staircases and tall ceilings, the Van Cliburn Recital Hall, known for its acoustics, McDavid Studio, with floor-to-ceiling windows and downtown views, or the Mezzanine Lobby, which opens to a balcony with the hall's twin angels as a backdrop. Rentals include security, liability insurance and a bar manager.

Does Bass Performance Hall work for a small wedding or an elopement, and what would that look like?

Yes. The Green and Richardson Rooms at Bass Performance Hall seat up to 60 for dinner or 70 theater-style, and hold up to 100 for a cocktail reception, so a smaller wedding won't feel lost. The Grand Lobby and Mezzanine Lobby each seat up to 100 for a reception if you'd like a little more room.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 300 0
Cocktails, etc. Standing 350 0
Reception Seated 300 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Small Wedding
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily, anytime.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Ballroom
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Unique
  • Non-Profit

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

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  • Cityscape

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